Who is this relevant to?

Festival-goer with coeliac disease

You want to take rusks with chocolate sprinkles and need to check that both products are individually labelled gluten-free. So check the current packaging, even if you’ve bought one of the products before.

Camper who also avoids other allergens

As well as gluten, you may need to consider allergens such as milk, lactose or egg. A gluten-free label does not replace checking the ingredients and allergen warnings.

Festival-goer planning to take breakfast along

You’re looking for a combination you can eat without preparing it. The packaging and your ability to keep the rusks cool and dry will also affect how practical they are at the campsite.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by checking that both products are labelled gluten-free. Then check for other allergens and consider how you’ll store the rusks at the campsite.

What to consider What should you check? Who should pay particular attention?
Both products are gluten-free Look for the ‘gluten-free’ label on both the rusks and the chocolate sprinkles, and check the current ingredients and allergen information. Under Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, published on EUR-Lex, this label may be used when the food, as sold to the final consumer, contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. With coeliac disease, I don’t want to check only the rusks and leave the chocolate sprinkles unchecked. For around 50% of consumers, the gluten-free label on both products is a priority.
Keeping them dry at the campsite Check the storage instructions and the packaging. Albert Heijn lists Schär Zwieback as containing two inner packs of 87,5 g; the product information consulted recommends storing it in a cool, dry place. If I’m camping for several days, I don’t want to open the whole pack at once, and the rest needs to stay dry. For around 30% of consumers, this practical consideration matters most when camping.
Milk, lactose and egg As well as checking the gluten-free label, read the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warning. Jumbo lists egg and milk for Damhert rusks; Glutenvrijemarkt says the De Rit chocolate sprinkles checked may contain milk and lactose. If I also need to avoid milk or egg, the gluten-free label alone isn’t enough to help me choose a suitable combination. For around 20% of consumers, these additional allergens are the deciding factor.

Common mistakes

  • Checking only the rusks for gluten

    Rusks and chocolate sprinkles are separate food products. Gluten-free rusks tell you nothing about the ingredients or labelling of the chocolate sprinkles you add on top.

    Check the current packaging of both products for the ‘gluten-free’ label, and read the ingredients and allergen information too.

  • Assuming gluten-free means free from other allergens

    Jumbo lists egg and milk for the Damhert rusks checked. According to Glutenvrijemarkt, the De Rit chocolate sprinkles checked may contain milk and lactose.

    Check each product for the allergens that matter to you; don’t rely on the product name or gluten-free label alone.

  • Taking an opened pack along without protecting it

    The product information consulted for Schär and Damhert rusks recommends storing them in a cool, dry place. An opened pack needs extra protection from moisture at the campsite.

    Keep the rusks in a dry, airtight container and only open an inner pack when you need it.

  • Assuming a product listing means it’s currently available

    The Jumbo pages consulted listed Damhert rusks and Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten Beschuit as products not available in the online range.

    Before you set off, check that the product you want to take is currently available, and read the label on the pack you buy.

Brands to consider

The details below apply to the products and product pages mentioned, not necessarily to a brand’s or retailer’s entire range.

Schär

Schär Zwieback is an option if you’re looking for a specific product labelled gluten-free.

  • Albert Heijn lists Schär Zwieback as gluten- and wheat-free, lactose-free, and weighing 175 g, split into two packs of 87,5 g.
  • The product information recommends storing it in a cool, dry place. Check the current packaging; these details do not necessarily apply to other Schär products.

Damhert

Damhert Nutrition Glutenvrij Beschuiten Biscottes is an option for people who can also eat egg and milk.

  • The Jumbo product page consulted labels these rusks gluten-free and recommends storing them in a cool, dry place.
  • Jumbo lists egg and milk as allergens. The product was listed as unavailable in the online range on the page consulted, so check current availability.

De Rit

De Rit Chocolade Hagelslag Puur Bio is a specific chocolate sprinkle product that Glutenvrijemarkt labels gluten-free.

  • The product page consulted lists cane sugar and cocoa mass as ingredients.
  • According to the same page, these chocolate sprinkles may contain milk and lactose. Check the current label; this information does not necessarily apply to other De Rit chocolate sprinkles.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn provides product information about the Schär rusks mentioned and promotes a wider gluten-free range.

  • The Schär Zwieback product page mentions its gluten-free label and the two inner packs.
  • A wider range says nothing about whether an individual rusk or chocolate sprinkle product is gluten-free. Always read the current product label.

Jumbo

Jumbo is a place to check information about the Damhert rusks mentioned and the details of different chocolate sprinkle products.

  • The Damhert product page consulted lists egg and milk as allergens and provides storage advice.
  • A listing in the chocolate sprinkles category does not prove that a product is gluten-free. Also check the current availability of the rusks you want.

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Frequently asked questions

Is ordinary chocolate sprinkles automatically gluten-free if I can’t see wheat in the ingredients?

No. If you have coeliac disease and are looking for gluten-free chocolate sprinkles, check that the product itself is currently labelled ‘gluten-free’. Under Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, this label applies when the food, as sold to the final consumer, contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. Your impression from reading the ingredients list is not a substitute for that label.

Do I need to check the rusks separately if the chocolate sprinkles are gluten-free?

Yes, check the rusks too: a gluten-free label on chocolate sprinkles does not apply to the product underneath. Albert Heijn labels the Schär Zwieback checked as gluten- and wheat-free, but check the current packaging of the rusks you’re actually taking with you.

How should I store rusks at a festival campsite?

Keep the rusks cool and dry, as recommended in the product information consulted for Schär and Damhert. Protect an opened pack from moisture in an airtight container or bag, and keep unopened inner packs sealed for as long as possible.

Does iodised baker’s salt tell me anything about whether a product is gluten-free?

No, iodised baker’s salt is not a criterion for determining whether rusks are gluten-free. The official Staatscourant publication about the 2008 agreement describes efforts to encourage the use of iodised salt in bread and bread substitutes; it does not prove that every rusk contains iodine. To check whether a product is gluten-free, look for the current label on the product.